2006 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (245 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (225 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 207 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Camry (328 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (286 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
